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Dear Tripawd Friends: Sorry we've been out of touch, but we've got a big announcement to make---May 17th we celebrated Romeo's NINE month ampuversary! Yipppeee! WhoooHOOO! We are so thrilled our boy is doing so well---yesterday he was on the run within three inches of a squirrel and I had to scream "Romeo no!" and then I felt a bit guilty thinking it might have made a very nice ampuversary present----and I was sure Spirit Yoda was looking down at me w/ great disappointment.
I promised Romeo I would do him justice w/ a blog and pictures of his handsomeness this week---sorry it has been too long. But we have kept our Tripawd pride going here--Romeo's human sister Greta celebrated her seventh bday last month with a Tripawd dog party! Yes (and I do promise to elaborate on this in blog), the good folks at New Haven's Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop designed an inaugural Tripawd dog pull toy (on wheels)in their woodshop. Greta and about nineteen friends assembled and decorated their Tripawd dogs. Romeo was even invited to the museum by the director! This was all Greta's idea she is so proud of her furry brother! And Travis Ray, if you're reading this, she kept telling everyone at the party about you too!
Romeo is doing so well. He is just taking his dasiquin and getting acupuncture every six weeks or so. We treasure every day, knowing how lucky we are. Everyone out there needs to follow their heart regarding treatment, but we are so glad we said no to chemo. Romeo has just been enjoying his regular life since the diagnosis in late July of 2009. Ok, possibly he is even more spoiled than before......
We know we've missed many ampuversaries at Tripawds these past couple months----so a giant Hoppy Ampuversary to you all!
This post is a bit bittersweet for us, it's the first time we haven't posted in tandem with Zoe (August 18). We always think of our ampuversary mates Angel Zoe and Angel Jake. We miss so many of our early Tripawd friends Miss Cherry, Tazzie, Emily, and Caira Sue, Mac, and McGwire. And so many others, please know we are always thinking of you. Bob, we will all be making an ampuversary trip to Dairy Queen this weekend. And we'll toast Miss Cherry ice cream in hand (and Paw!).
Thanks again to Jerry and folks for giving us hope last July. We are so grateful we had your story to inspire us. And we are so grateful for
our beautiful boy Romeo! We love you big guy! Eve, Sylvia, and Greta
WooHoo!!! Thanks for the great update! 🙂 here's to many many more hoppy ampuversaries for our hero Romeo. We now share a special date... yesterday Rene and I celebrated 15 years together and 13 years of marital bliss!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
OMG!!! 9 months??!!! Happy ampuversary Romeo!!! I'm so happy to hear that you're doing so well!! Looking forward to seeing your blog with pictures and all!!! Keep feeling good sweetie!!! 🙂
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
Romeo! You are amazing! That's terrific news! So much is going on and so little time to write! That's A-OK by us as long as you are doing well!
We are eating ice cream with you!
Jim wrote:
Rene and I celebrated ... 13 years of marital bliss!
Does Rene agree? 
Contrats to you two!!!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Hoppy 9month Ampuversary, Romeo!! How pawesome are you?!!! Wishing you many, many more to come!
Amputation on 11/10/09, due to Histiocytic Sarcoma in left elbow. Angel Harley earned his wings on 06/24/10.
A really big Rooooorooooo from Trouble to celebrate your 9 month ampuversary. That is just awesome! Sometimes is it hard to find time to post and update folks when you are out having such a great time.
Can't wait to see the pics.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
cometdog said:
Jim wrote:
Rene and I celebrated ... 13 years of marital bliss!
Does Rene agree?
Mom says "You betcha!"
Hey Romeo, you are one amazing pup who is kickin' cancer's butt every single day! Hoppy! Hoppy! Ampuversary!!!!!! You've come so far since we first heard from you. It's really beautiful to follow along on your path and we are honored to be along for the ride.
So glad to hear your celebrity status is spreading the word out there about Tripawds in New England, that trip to the museum sounds SO fun!
You gotta get together with Tripawd Maggie now, I know you two would get along great. Drop her a line, I think that a New England Tripawds pawty is in order!
May you have many, many more ampuversaries my friend, we're all so hoppy for you!!!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
That is so so pawesome Romeo!!! 9 Months - Happy Ampuversary!!!! And Happy Birthday to your sister Greta too! Wow there must be a lot of celebration going on in your house. And how sweet that she gave you a tripawd dog party - she is one very special sister! Here's to many, many more ampuversaries and tripawd dog parties - you are such an inspiration to all of us - it's just wonderful!
Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
romeo2 said:
We treasure every day, knowing how lucky we are.
Romeo, Eva, Sylvia, and Greta,
Wow - WOW - WOW! Nine months is definately an incredible milestone and when one hears about how well all of you are doing, we could not have bigger smiles. Of course, I totally approve of your celebration plan. I know that I enjoyed my soft serve cone for my one year ampuversary. Dad says that someday he will tell the full story of the Ice Cream, but that is for a later time. Now its time to PAWRTY.
This community lives for success stories such as your romeo. I can tell you that there is a big smile on Dad's face as he reads about your great success. I thank you for that. You just keep on enjoying life, and nail a few squirrels for me. They used to drive me crazy as they would sit on the back fence and flick their tail at me. Dad just did not understand that they could play elsewhere but not in MY YARD.
Looking forward to many more Ampuversaries,
Spirit Cherry
Happy Happy 9 month Ampuversary Romeo, 9 months is so pawesome !!! You are such an inspiration to us all. Hoping for many more ampuversaries for you!
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
Wahoooooooo Romeo!!!!! That is some pawesome news to my ears!!! Hoppy 9 month-er dude!!!
Maggie
jerry said:
You gotta get together with Tripawd Maggie now, I know you two would get along great. Drop her a line, I think that a New England Tripawds pawty is in order!
What?!?! Do I have someone closeby to me to have a Tripawd Pawty?!?! Where are you Romeo? I'm in Maine... For some reason I have it my head you're from PA? Or maybe MA?
Again, you're post was GREAT to read! Such a great report!!!
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Probably celebrating nine excellent months!! Congrats Romeo, and here's to many more to come!!
Happy Ampuversary, Romeo! You are pawsome! Way to go - we hope you get lots of extra treats, especially ice cream! Holly will be getting some in your honor!
Hugs,
Holly and Holly's mom
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
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